FACT - Friends of Alum Creek and Tributaries
Volunteers working to preserve and protect the quality & beauty of the Alum Creek watershed and promote environmentally responsible recreation, educational opportunities, & citizen participation at many levels.
Ohio’s Outdoors – What Would You Like to See More Of?
ODNR asks Ohioans to share outdoor recreation preferences. Read their Nov 3, 2022 press release below:
COLUMBUS, Ohio– Whether it’s kayaking, camping, hiking, fishing, or swimming, people have been spending a lot of time outdoors in Ohio. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) wants Ohioans to weigh in on new or expanded recreational opportunities through a statewide survey to contribute to Ohio’s State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP).
“Ohio is home to some of the best recreation in the country, any time of year,” ODNR Director Mary Mertz said. “Our goal is to make each visitor experience the very best it can be and to do that we need to know what Ohioans want to see and what we should target for future improvement.”
Feedback from the survey will help determine outdoor recreation priorities of Ohioans. The survey results will be included in the five-year SCORP, which provides information on recreation trends and serves as a reference document for state officials distributing federal and state grants for public park facilities around the state.
The last SCORP update was finalized in 2018 and can be read here. To have your opinion heard take the survey here.
ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.
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For more information, contact: Stephanie O’Grady, ODNR Office of Communications (614) 265-6860
ohio.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0jMMPPHUcrL9W86
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Thanks to the 26 volunteers for helping FACT prep the 1-acre field for wildflowers & native grasses. Much thatch was raked off, resulting with some blister and well exercised arms.
We look forward to seeing our hearty helpful volunteers this Saturday morn at Mock Park. Meet us outside on the east side of the adjacent Willis Athletic Center. That building will be open where we can use restrooms and warm up as needed. Please dress accordingly for possible rain and muddy field conditions. www.facebook.com/events/1681952188911280
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.FACT members enjoyed our annual meeting, election of Officers, and educational presentation from partner Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District. Don't forget to officially join FACT with your membership donation friendsofalumcreek.org/personal-membership/
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Underway in our sister watershed...
$250 million overflow tunnel project in Columbus making progress
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The Lower Olentangy Tunnel Project is set to be completed by the end of 2026.Please assist FACT. Mark your calendars.
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Good news for Columbus residents.Today Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced that his proposed budget allocates $6million to expand residential recycling collection to once a week beginning summer 2023.
This expansion helps move Columbus towards our Climate Action Plan’s sustainability goals and carbon neutrality by 2050.👏
As earlier reported, the Bale Kenyon roadway widening project featuring added sidepath between Orange Rd - Powell Rd in Delaware County has faced financing delays but is still in the works, planned to be built in three phases. The future multi-use trail will be part of the entire Alum Creek Greenway Trail corridor - between Three Creeks Park and the Alum Creek Reservoir dam. Thanks to Preservation Parks of Delaware County for further helping expand our trail systems.Two 2022 Community Trail Improvement Grants were recently awarded at the November Preservation Parks board meeting. The CTIG assists Delaware County cities, villages, townships, park districts and non-profits with the acquisition, development and maintenance of multi-use paved trails in Delaware County. This year’s recipients are Liberty Township and Orange Township.
Liberty Township was awarded $24, 075 for the Home Road Gap Trail at Home Road west of Steitz Road for the construction of 180’ of asphalt multi-use trail. This project is on the Home Road trail corridor and is a trail of regional significance. Completing this short gap will benefit students at Indian Springs Elementary and Olentangy Liberty High School, and two nearby large residential neighborhoods.
Orange Township was awarded $40,000 for the Bale Kenyon Bike/Pedestrian Trail at Bale Kenyon Road between Orange and Powell Roads. The funds will support the acquisition of trail easements along the west side of Bale Kenyon Road. This project is along the Alum Creek Greenway, a trail corridor of regional significance. Land acquisition is the critical first step in completing the trail that will eventually connect to residential neighborhoods, McCammon Creek Park, Freedom Trail Elementary School, and Alum Creek State Park.
📷 Preservation Parks trail file photo
FACT supports extending multi-use trail systems and encourages bicycling and walking...provided such added paved corridors do not destroy our precious waterways, wetlands, streams, riparian ways and woodlands. Please review below plans for our sister watershed and submit comments to Columbus.
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The Agler bridge reopened this evening!
Attend our Annual Meeting on Nov. 10th
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